# constructor vs contractor

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### constructor
*noun · IPA /kənˈstɹʌktɚ/ · frequency rank #31,934*
A person who, or thing that, constructs.

### contractor
*noun · IPA /ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #6,228*
A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.

## Source
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